This past week, I found long beans at the Farmers Market and pluots (a cross between plums and apricots) at MOON Co-op. Having written about plums last week, I’ve opted to focus on long beans this ...

With the USDA’s emphasis a few years back on eating a more plant-based diet, Americans have begun to “rediscover” beans. Most people are familiar with the “grocery store” varieties such as pinto, navy ...

This Appalachian classic turns a humble pot of beans into pure cold-weather comfort.

Let’s be clear: canned beans are simply not as tasty as the dried beans you cook yourself. Yes, canned beans are convenient, speedy and nutritious. But cooking dried beans is much easier than you ...

A hearty and rustic cassoulet speaks to conviviality around the table. The earthy aromas from the casserole of beans, broth, herbs and meat nested beneath a thick crust draws diners together and is a ...

With a variety of delicious bean dishes to choose from, like Ewa Agoyin, beans and plantain, or beans porridge, getting the perfect taste and texture is a must. Yet, for many, cooking beans can feel ...

Baked beans and franks were once so common for dinner on Saturday night in New England that some communities became known for Bean-Hole suppers, in which a cast-iron pot of beans was baked in a pit, ...